Lean Industrial Engineer - Process & Capacity Improvement

Corning Incorporated

Painted Post (NY)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 95,000

Full time

33 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses
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Health benefits
Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in New York state is seeking an Industrial Engineer to apply Lean and IE principles to optimize manufacturing and information flow. You will lead improvement projects, reduce inventory, increase capacity, and analyze data across sites.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in IE or related field, 1 year of experience (internships allowed), and proficiency with Excel, Power BI/Tableau, and simulation tools like SIMUL8 or FlexSim. Opportunity to advance in a global innovator.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 1 year of related experience; internship or co-op is acceptable.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Theory of Constraints concepts and principles.
  • Knowledge of cycle time reduction, cost analysis, cost modeling, manufacturing and business processes, value stream mapping, line balancing, and work cell design.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, flexible, and quick learner with interest in Industrial Engineering.
  • Familiarity with Excel and data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
  • Working knowledge of SIMUL8, FlexSim or similar simulation tools.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.

Responsibilities

  • Apply Lean and Industrial Engineering principles to improve product and information flow, reduce inventory, increase capacity, and lower cost.
  • Implement Lean fundamentals: 5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, standard work, continuous flow.
  • Lead or support project teams on process improvements to reduce cost and increase capacity.
  • Identify productivity opportunities across processes and locations.
  • Develop and execute project plans with requirements, deliverables, resources, timelines, and risk.
  • Maintain knowledge of IE methods and evaluate applicability to Corning.
  • Develop and apply systems and technologies through project execution.
  • Communicate ideas and project status clearly in documents and presentations.
  • Coordinate project team activities and provide facilitation and leadership as needed.
  • Ensure accuracy and quality with a proactive, detail-oriented approach.
  • Serve as a technical resource for peers and internal customers.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing
Theory of Constraints
Cycle time reduction
Cost analysis
Cost modeling
Value stream mapping
Line balancing
Work cell design
Oral and written communication
Excel
Power BI
Tableau
SIMUL8
FlexSim
PowerPoint
Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or another engineering or technical discipline
Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SIMUL8
FlexSim
Power BI
Tableau
Excel
PowerPoint
Word

Job description

Corning Incorporated in New York state is seeking an Industrial Engineer to apply Lean and IE principles to optimize manufacturing and information flow. You will lead improvement projects, reduce inventory, increase capacity, and analyze data across sites.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in IE or related field, 1 year of experience (internships allowed), and proficiency with Excel, Power BI/Tableau, and simulation tools like SIMUL8 or FlexSim. Opportunity to advance in a global innovator.

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